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Agartala: A central government team will soon visit Tripura to inspect the Indo-Bangladesh border and assess the condition of existing security infrastructure. Chief Minister Manik Saha announced the plan on May 21, citing the need to modernize damaged and outdated barbed-wire fencing along the 856-km international boundary. Difficult terrain and riverine sections have historically hindered construction, but authorities have now shared detailed reports and photographs of vulnerable stretches with federal officials.
The Chief Minister, who serves as the state Home minister, emphasized that securing the border is a critical step in controlling narcotics trafficking. He explained that drugs often enter Tripura from Myanmar via Assam and Mizoram before being smuggled across the border into Bangladesh. Modernizing surveillance and ensuring a complete seal of the border remain top priorities for state and national security.
Separately, the Chief Minister attended a passing out parade for 476 new police constables at the KTD Singh Police Training Academy in Narsingarh. This group included 318 women, a milestone the government highlighted as a commitment to inclusive development and the empowerment of women in the police force. During the ceremony, Saha urged the new officers to act with integrity and compassion while maintaining public safety and order in the state.
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